3" Exhaust / Turbo install Woes
03-12-2007, 08:41 PM
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3" Exhaust / Turbo install Woes
Ok, currently I have a Thermal 2.5" w/ testpipe, and I'm installing the PeakBoost Turbo Kit this coming month. I want to run 3" from the downpipe, but am curious to the most efficient way to go about it.
I'm concerned with the downpipe needing to be flanged/extended to a bolt up exhaust like the Thermal/Vibrant. I have considered the Kteller weldup kit, with a vibrant black muffler.
Not sure which way to go, or if after the turbo kit is installed, whether I'll be able to drive it with an open downpipe and not attract too much attention.
Any help?
I'm concerned with the downpipe needing to be flanged/extended to a bolt up exhaust like the Thermal/Vibrant. I have considered the Kteller weldup kit, with a vibrant black muffler.
Not sure which way to go, or if after the turbo kit is installed, whether I'll be able to drive it with an open downpipe and not attract too much attention.
Any help?
03-12-2007, 08:55 PM
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You will attract all the attention there is to attract running an open down pipe. It sounds pretty sick but LOUD as hell.
Once the kit is installed just take it to any muffler shop and they will make your down pipe work with your existing exhaust. Not that bid of a deal, you will be loosing a little bit of power but expletive it you'll still be fast trust me.
Or u could just sell your thermal and pick up a three inch exhaust.
If you have the cash just get a three inch if your on a budjet keep your existing exhaust and pick up a three inch when you have funds to spend on it.
Once the kit is installed just take it to any muffler shop and they will make your down pipe work with your existing exhaust. Not that bid of a deal, you will be loosing a little bit of power but expletive it you'll still be fast trust me.
Or u could just sell your thermal and pick up a three inch exhaust.
If you have the cash just get a three inch if your on a budjet keep your existing exhaust and pick up a three inch when you have funds to spend on it.
03-12-2007, 09:04 PM
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Money really isn't the issue, just wondering whats the best way to go from Point A to Point B. If I had welding capabilities in my shop, this wouldn't be a concern, lol!
It isn't a "True" bolt on kit if you need to drive to a muffler shop to weld up a flange and connect to your exhaust. Pretty close to it, but what do people do in my situation?
It isn't a "True" bolt on kit if you need to drive to a muffler shop to weld up a flange and connect to your exhaust. Pretty close to it, but what do people do in my situation?
03-12-2007, 09:12 PM
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Tomorrow is supposed to be 70 degrees here. Just your luck, I am running open downpipe for a couple days right now. I will post two video clips tomorrow night or something for you here. Both runs will be in the exact same spot so you will be able to hopefully here the difference (it's in a tunnel) 
For the videos:
1.) 3rd gear pull with: 3" downpipe, test pipe, with a Thermal 3"
2.) 3rd gear pull with: 3" open downpipe
Basically when I drive with the open downpipe, I hardly ever floor it because it is loud as hell and will likely attract a lot of unwanted attention. But it sounds like a cammed-V8 when idling which is fairly cool....and people ask if it's been swapped or something hahahaha. But if you want to be able to punch it whenever, just do a 3" turbo back system.
For the videos:
1.) 3rd gear pull with: 3" downpipe, test pipe, with a Thermal 3"
2.) 3rd gear pull with: 3" open downpipe
Basically when I drive with the open downpipe, I hardly ever floor it because it is loud as hell and will likely attract a lot of unwanted attention. But it sounds like a cammed-V8 when idling which is fairly cool....and people ask if it's been swapped or something hahahaha. But if you want to be able to punch it whenever, just do a 3" turbo back system.
03-12-2007, 09:29 PM
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Re: (Astig)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Astig »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It isn't a "True" bolt on kit if you need to drive to a muffler shop to weld up a flange and connect to your exhaust. Pretty close to it, but what do people do in my situation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well i just bought the ebay three inch echaust for 190 shipped.
I hope your not complaining about it not being a true bolt on kit just because it doesnt fit whatever exhaust you have. This is a minor detail, like I said just take it to a muffler shop it shouldn't cost more than $50. You can drive it there with the open down pipe just don't get on the gas to hard.
It isn't a "True" bolt on kit if you need to drive to a muffler shop to weld up a flange and connect to your exhaust. Pretty close to it, but what do people do in my situation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well i just bought the ebay three inch echaust for 190 shipped.
I hope your not complaining about it not being a true bolt on kit just because it doesnt fit whatever exhaust you have. This is a minor detail, like I said just take it to a muffler shop it shouldn't cost more than $50. You can drive it there with the open down pipe just don't get on the gas to hard.
03-12-2007, 09:35 PM
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Def not complaining, its just another line for the to-do list!
Ooooh lightbulb!
Mock up the DP, take measurements to be able to bolt up to the exhaust, drive to muffler shop, add piping and flange it!
Ooooh lightbulb!
Mock up the DP, take measurements to be able to bolt up to the exhaust, drive to muffler shop, add piping and flange it!
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03-12-2007, 09:39 PM
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^^^ i agree with this guy. you are putting a turbo and a 3" exhaust on an economy car. not everything will "bolt up". yeah its kinda a PITA to drive to a muffler shop for a couple minor changes but no biggie. its well worth it once everything is done.
03-13-2007, 10:07 PM
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As promised:
Here is the video comparing a full 3" exhaust to open downpipe. It's as close to a replica as I could make without caring too much.
http://video.google.com/videop...16311
Modified by Dunc at 6:46 PM 3/14/2007
Here is the video comparing a full 3" exhaust to open downpipe. It's as close to a replica as I could make without caring too much.
http://video.google.com/videop...16311
Modified by Dunc at 6:46 PM 3/14/2007
03-14-2007, 02:58 PM
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Re: 3" Exhaust / Turbo install Woes (Astig)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Astig »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, currently I have a Thermal 2.5" w/ testpipe, and I'm installing the PeakBoost Turbo Kit this coming month. I want to run 3" from the downpipe, but am curious to the most efficient way to go about it.
I'm concerned with the downpipe needing to be flanged/extended to a bolt up exhaust like the Thermal/Vibrant. I have considered the Kteller weldup kit, with a vibrant black muffler.
Not sure which way to go, or if after the turbo kit is installed, whether I'll be able to drive it with an open downpipe and not attract too much attention.
Any help?
</TD></TR></TABLE>
As people said, open downpipe will be loud. Normally downpipes won't bolt right up. There are way to many variables to consider, I can speak for us, we have jigs that place the downpipe in the exact placement of the oem header. That does not always mean it will bolt right up to the catback though. Like I said there are a lot of variables to consider.
The best way would be, installing the downpipe, then drive to a local shop but honestly I have seen so many muffler shops to hack jobs on stuff like this. Spend a little more and take it to a reputable shop that knows what there doing.
I'm concerned with the downpipe needing to be flanged/extended to a bolt up exhaust like the Thermal/Vibrant. I have considered the Kteller weldup kit, with a vibrant black muffler.
Not sure which way to go, or if after the turbo kit is installed, whether I'll be able to drive it with an open downpipe and not attract too much attention.
Any help?
</TD></TR></TABLE>
As people said, open downpipe will be loud. Normally downpipes won't bolt right up. There are way to many variables to consider, I can speak for us, we have jigs that place the downpipe in the exact placement of the oem header. That does not always mean it will bolt right up to the catback though. Like I said there are a lot of variables to consider.
The best way would be, installing the downpipe, then drive to a local shop but honestly I have seen so many muffler shops to hack jobs on stuff like this. Spend a little more and take it to a reputable shop that knows what there doing.
03-14-2007, 03:01 PM
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Re: 3" Exhaust / Turbo install Woes (RCautoworks)
I'm thinking I may mock up the DP, take some measurements and have some pipe added and flanged to bolt up to the exhaust.
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